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Michael D. Arner

TLG ADVISORS
Waxhaw, NC
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CRD#: 4770297
MA

Professional summary

Michael Douglas Arner, who also goes by Michael D. Arner, Michael Arner, Mike Arner, is a registered financial advisor currently at TLG ADVISORS, INC. located in Waxhaw, North Carolina and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Michael D. Arner | Michael Arner | Mike Arner

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

September 8, 2025 - Present

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
Waxhaw, NC
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

June 14, 2024 - July 22, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
Charlotte, NC
Past

June 14, 2024 - July 22, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Charlotte, NC
Past

July 17, 2020 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 17, 2020 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
Charlotte, NC
Past

April 28, 2020 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
Charlotte, NC
Past

April 24, 2020 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109011
Charlotte, NC
Past

June 1, 2017 - May 24, 2018

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

May 30, 2017 - May 24, 2018

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

March 4, 2016 - August 10, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 4, 2016 - August 10, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 14, 2013 - November 12, 2015

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

May 10, 2013 - November 12, 2015

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 27, 2012 - April 15, 2013

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WAXHAW, NC
Past

April 17, 2012 - April 12, 2013

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
CARY, NC
Past

July 19, 2010 - September 6, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 19, 2010 - September 6, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 3, 2006 - June 18, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 1, 2006 - June 18, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 26, 2005 - December 15, 2005

JBS LIBERTY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36179
KANNAPOLIS, NC
Past

October 4, 2004 - September 2, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 20, 2004 - September 2, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TA
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | XCEPTION ADVISORY GROUP | WILLIAM STAPLES INS & FINANCIAL SVCS INC | WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WEALTH ADVANTAGE GROUP | TLG ADVISORS, INC. | THE WADSWORTH GROUP | STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP PLLC | STARLIGHT PORTFOLIOS | SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RIVERTREE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RESOURCE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL GROUP | RAABE & ASSOCIATES | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | PACIFIC PEAK ADVISORS | PACIFIC CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC. | MILESTONE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MACK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP | HN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HANSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIDEON STRATEGIC PARTNERS, | GERRARD ADVISORS LLC | GARLIKOV ADVISORS INC | CLARITY FINANCIAL | CANTILEVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 111052 / SEC#: 801-60458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/8/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/24/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/5/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/19/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

TA
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | XCEPTION ADVISORY GROUP | WILLIAM STAPLES INS & FINANCIAL SVCS INC | WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WEALTH ADVANTAGE GROUP | TLG ADVISORS, INC. | THE WADSWORTH GROUP | STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP PLLC | STARLIGHT PORTFOLIOS | SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RIVERTREE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | RESOURCE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL GROUP | RAABE & ASSOCIATES | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | PACIFIC PEAK ADVISORS | PACIFIC CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC. | MILESTONE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MACK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | INSLEY INVESTMENT GROUP | HN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HANSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIDEON STRATEGIC PARTNERS, | GERRARD ADVISORS LLC | GARLIKOV ADVISORS INC | CLARITY FINANCIAL | CANTILEVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 111052 / SEC#: 801-60458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2001 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 371-0013
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
280

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TLG ADVISORS FORM ADV BROCHURE 2025 (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts6,331
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,948,103,893

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Company Information

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 111052Waxhaw, NC

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